What is the best brand of hotdogs for a toddler.

Sodium? What about the high saturated fat, high cholesterol, and preservatives (nitrites)? Hot dog consumption increases one's risk of colorectal cancer and 12 hot dogs per month raises a child's risk of cancer 9 times! It is recommended that hot dogs not be consumed more than 2x per month. If that can't be avoided, your daughter should look for a vegetarian hot dogs or brands that are nitrate-free, nitrite-free (Nature's Promise).

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